hobnails
Sole grip hardware
Hobnails are short nails with large heads, driven into the soles of boots to increase durability and traction.
Before modern rubber soles, heavy work boots and military footwear were reinforced this way: hobnail boots.
The verb hobnail means to furnish with such nails.
Hobnailed also describes a decorative pattern of raised bumps resembling nail heads: hobnail glass.
Ankle-covering footwear
- solesBottom of footwear
- studsStructural wall timbers
- leatherTanned animal skin
- broguesPerforated leather dress shoes
workwear · shoemaker · clogs · lace-up · welted · ankle · pegs · craftsmanship
Ankle-covering footwear
- marchRhythmic group walk
- soldiersMilitary personnel who fight
- infantryGround combat troops
- trenchesElongated ground excavations
warfare · uniform · army · patrol · combat · drill · regiment · battalion
Secure manual hold
- treadSurface that grips ground
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- anti-slipDesigned to prevent sliding
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
stability · adherence · anchor · lug · grippers · roughness · non-skid · purchase
boots
Ankle-covering footwear
brogues · workwear · shoemaker · clogs · lace-up · welted · ankle · pegs · craftsmanship · artisan
boots
Ankle-covering footwear
trenches · warfare · uniform · army · patrol · combat · drill · regiment · battalion · campaign
grip
Secure manual hold
friction · stability · adherence · anchor · lug · grippers · roughness · non-skid · purchase · footing
pavement
Hard road covering
- streetscapeUrban corridor's appearance
- flagstoneFlat stone for paving
- settsCut stone blocks for paving
granite · limestone · alley · plaza · oldtown · heritage · clatter · sparks · ringing · echoing
farmhouse
Dwelling on agricultural land
- pastoralOf countryside or clergy care
- countrySovereign state or territory
- agrarianRelating to land cultivation
peasant · traditional · handmade · cottage · earthy · vintage · antique · folklore · provincial · working-class
hobnailsballet slippers
Soft shoes for dance
silk slippers · dancing shoes · dress shoes · court shoes · patent leather shoes
hobnailsdress shoes
Elegant footwear for occasions
patent leather · dancing shoes · ballet slippers · loafers · oxfords
- hobnail bootsBoots with protruding nail heads